Scholarships

A scholarship is money for college that you will not be expected to repay. Scholarships
can come from many sources, including the College or an outside entity. A student is
limited to scholarships not to exceed the cost of attendance. It is the student's
responsibility to provide the Financial Aid Office with information on all scholarships they
expect to receive.

Missouri Valley College strives to make college affordable for all students by awarding
academic, athletic and talent based scholarships in addition to a number of other
scholarships. Upon admission to Missouri Valley College the Admission Counselors will
work with you to determine what scholarship offer will benefit you most. MVC
scholarship offerings are applicable throughout the time a student is enrolled at the
College. In most cases, institutional scholarships may not be combined. If a student is
eligible for more than one award, the Admissions Office will offer the highest of the
awards to the student. Missouri Valley College reserves the right to change scholarship
amounts. A student's scholarship will change if they choose to move on-campus or off-
campus. Students are encouraged to meet with a Financial Aid Counselor when making
decisions that could affect their scholarship eligibility, such as moving off-campus or
quitting a sport or activity.

The scholarships listed below include the most common scholarships offered at MVC.
Students are packaged with an institutional scholarship upon admission to Missouri
Valley College. The scholarship offer that the student signs during the admissions
process will typically remain awarded to the student while they are enrolled and cannot
be changed to a different scholarship. Please keep in mind that, in many cases, these
scholarships cannot be combined. Discuss your scholarship options with your
Admissions Counselor.

If you are a returning student looking for additional scholarship funds on top of the
award you received as an incoming student, please see our Endowed Scholarships

MVC SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual Amount

Eligibility Criteria

MVC Resident/Commuter Scholarship

Varies

Must be accepted to MVC

Board of Trustees

$5,000

Member of the Board of Trustees must recommend applicant prior to initial scholarship offer.

Alumni

$2,000

Applicant must provide a letter of recommendation from an alumni of MVC prior to May 15th. Three awarded annually.

Endowed scholarships are available as a result of a gift from alumni and friends of Missouri Valley College. These scholarships provide invaluable educational access to students that otherwise may not be able to afford this academic opportunity and privilege. Many of these awards are available to students who meet specific criteria.

MERIT AND TALENT BASED MVC SCHOLARSHIPS

Annual Amount

Eligibility Criteria

Loren C. Gruber Endowed Honors Award

Varies(Maximum Award - $500)

Must be a current student in good academic standing in the MVC Honors Program and must have successfully completed an Honors Program thesis.

In addition to scholarships provided by Missouri Valley, students are encouraged to seek outside aid from other sources. We have listed a few outside scholarships that you can apply for through Missouri Valley. Additionally, we have provided links below to scholarships search websites where you can find and apply for additional aid. Please be advised: Read all the terms and conditions of each award carefully prior to applying for a scholarship.

Son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of an MVC alumni. A graduating high school senior. Earn a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities. Possess high standards of character. Must apply.

National Merit

$250 - $2,500

Finalist in National Merit Competition.

Chamber of Commerce

$300

Competition scholarships for students from Marshall High School or resident of Saline County. Only three awards available (2 traditional students, 1 non-traditional student). First-time students only.

Horatio Alger

up to $21,300

Competitive scholarship sponsored by Horatio Alger Association/MVC. Must be National winner or runner-up to qualify.

National Presbyterian

Varies

Member of Presbyterian Church, National Scholarship Applicant postmarked no later than December 1.

Gwendolyn Allen Scholarship

up to $6,000 awarded to multiple students

Must be an African American, first generation student with a GPA above a 2.5. Applications can be picked up in the Office of Student Affairs.